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thelittleb00kworm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The stakes are higher, the emotions are deeper, and the twists keep coming. Demonglass takes Sophie out of Hecate Hall and throws her into the wider supernatural world, where she learns the shocking truth about herself: she’s not just a witch—she’s a demon.
The book explores Sophie’s internal struggle with her identity and powers. She considers undergoing the Removal, a dangerous process that would strip her of her abilities but could also kill her. Meanwhile, she heads to London with her father (who happens to be the head of the Council), her best friend Jenna, and Cal—the mysterious healer who suddenly has a much bigger role to play in Sophie’s life.
The love triangle between Sophie, Archer, and Cal takes center stage in this book. Archer’s return complicates everything, as he’s working for The Eye, an organization dedicated to eradicating Prodigium (supernatural beings). Yet, his chemistry with Sophie is as strong as ever. Meanwhile, Cal is the quiet, loyal, and protective alternative, and his arranged betrothal to Sophie adds another layer of drama.
But romance isn’t the only thing driving the plot—there’s also a looming war, hidden agendas, and a shocking betrayal that leaves Sophie reeling. The book ends on a massive cliffhanger that makes it nearly impossible not to pick up the final installment immediately.
Pros:
✅ More world-building and expansion of supernatural politics
✅ A deeper dive into Sophie’s powers and family history
✅ Cal getting more character development (Team Cal fans, rejoice!)
✅ Plenty of twists and suspense
Cons:
❌ The love triangle might frustrate some readers
❌ Some plot points feel rushed toward the end
Final Thoughts: Demonglass is an emotional rollercoaster filled with action, romance, and betrayals. It’s darker than Hex Hall but still maintains Sophie’s trademark humor, making it an excellent sequel.
⭐ Rating: 4.5/5
caresays's review against another edition
4.0
WHEN IS THE THIRD BOOK COMING OUT????? HOW CAN THIS BOOK END LIKE THIS????????????
EDIT: I'M SO READY FOR THE THIRD BOOK NOW.
EDIT: I'M SO READY FOR THE THIRD BOOK NOW.
sms29's review against another edition
5.0
Demonglass is AMAZING!!!:D Sophie learns so much about her family and about Demons and other stuff:) More of the truth:) But that ending!!! Oh Ms. Hawkins why must we have to wait until March to find out what happens?!?!?!?! Anyways, this book is fabulous!! If you think that you loved Hex Hall and didn't think that the second one would be as good, then you are WRONG!! Get this book and you will NOT regret it!! I swear!! Archer<33
katie_welcometomyescape's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
I am really enjoying this series! I like the twists and the magic, the relationships and the flaws of every character!
rlygirl's review against another edition
5.0
Woooooooooooow! Deep breath. This book was a stomach twisting rollercoaster of a ride; that is, after it hit it's 2nd half.
This book started out much like Sophie's last adventure, chocked full of people making her learn things, to develop her powers, respect stern authority, and go places she as a rather snarky teenager rather wouldn't do, and the plot dragged along until the last half or so of the story.
It was fun guessing at the teasing mystery hovering around Sophie as she sleuthed around her recently estranged father's "summer mansion" and meeting a few new characters.
But that ending had me typing a string of strong expletives (which thankfully didn't make it into this review) and still has me reeling! It was so sudden and well written by Hawkins. Applause! I LOVE me a good cliffhanger. I will definitely be scrambling to read the last book in this series to find out how Sophie's story will conclude.
This book started out much like Sophie's last adventure, chocked full of people making her learn things, to develop her powers, respect stern authority, and go places she as a rather snarky teenager rather wouldn't do, and the plot dragged along until the last half or so of the story.
It was fun guessing at the teasing mystery hovering around Sophie as she sleuthed around her recently estranged father's "summer mansion" and meeting a few new characters.
But that ending had me typing a string of strong expletives (which thankfully didn't make it into this review) and still has me reeling! It was so sudden and well written by Hawkins. Applause! I LOVE me a good cliffhanger. I will definitely be scrambling to read the last book in this series to find out how Sophie's story will conclude.
jjjaden_36's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
danarenee_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this second book in the Hex Hall series even more than the first and I am looking forward to the third. The only bad thing about reading a pre-pub in a favorite new series is having to wait longer for the next book!
quetzalcoatl's review against another edition
loved da book amazing cant wait for the next book of the seris.
sassystump's review against another edition
2.0
I felt the same about this book as I did the first; it was good, but not great. Overall I liked the action/setting of this one compared to the first one. But Sophie just annoyed the crap out of me the majority of the book! Archer is such a boring character, but yet he's all Sophie can think/talk/freaking whatever about. I was hoping that this whole "Romeo and Juliet" theme would eventually die, but nope Archer and Sophie's "true love" is forever I guess.
Speaking of Sophie, let's talk about how stupid she was in this book. I know her character is kinda daffy but come on! She tells Archer when her dad will be away from the house, she freaking leaves with him, she keeps something that could have been potentially dangerous that he gave her, she puts everyone (including herself, especially herself) at Throne Abbey in danger by meeting Archer, and the list goes on and on. Can we just sit back and think that Sophie only knew Archer for a couple of months and then he ran away? And then she found out he was part of an organization that killed her kind on site, but I'm not saying she doesn't realize all of this and the danger she and her loved ones are in. She definitely does, but my problem is that she's knows all of this and she still goes and sees him and does all that stuff. That's not "love," it's stupidity.
For a minute, let us pretend that Archer was using Sophie. He and the rest of the Eye would have killed everyone in Throne Abbey not even a quarter of the way through the book. Let me bring back the "Romeo and Juliet" theme, in the actual play basically half of the cast dies, including, of course, Romeo and Juliet. Why? Because they were selfish and stupid. The thing that really bothers me is that Sophie was the one being selfish and stupid, Archer never did anything that really put the Eye in danger (well maybe once but that was slim). Plus the other thing that really bothered me was the fact that Sophie was the one that "changed" Archer, I mean his entire life was dedicated to serving the eye, one girl (who he only knew for again, a couple of months)makes him betray them? I digress though since we really don't know what life was like serving the Eye.
I could rant much longer on the whole Sophie and Archer thing, but I want to move on. I was happy to find out about Anna and Chaston, I wasn't too surprised by them being dead, since Sophie never heard from them herself. I was also happy that Jenna found someone, although I wish Sophie talked with her a little more but we'll probably see more her next book. I was upset that Daisy and Nick were basically killed off, but whatever we didn't really know that much about it. And Sophie's dad! I really liked him, he was probably my favorite character of this book! Although I totally can see that his and Sophie's mom is just like Archer and Sophie's relationship, only reversed with their respective genders.
This is still a good series, it's a very fast read, and there are a lot of twists that keep you interested.
Speaking of Sophie, let's talk about how stupid she was in this book. I know her character is kinda daffy but come on! She tells Archer when her dad will be away from the house, she freaking leaves with him, she keeps something that could have been potentially dangerous that he gave her, she puts everyone (including herself, especially herself) at Throne Abbey in danger by meeting Archer, and the list goes on and on. Can we just sit back and think that Sophie only knew Archer for a couple of months and then he ran away? And then she found out he was part of an organization that killed her kind on site, but I'm not saying she doesn't realize all of this and the danger she and her loved ones are in. She definitely does, but my problem is that she's knows all of this and she still goes and sees him and does all that stuff. That's not "love," it's stupidity.
For a minute, let us pretend that Archer was using Sophie. He and the rest of the Eye would have killed everyone in Throne Abbey not even a quarter of the way through the book. Let me bring back the "Romeo and Juliet" theme, in the actual play basically half of the cast dies, including, of course, Romeo and Juliet. Why? Because they were selfish and stupid. The thing that really bothers me is that Sophie was the one being selfish and stupid, Archer never did anything that really put the Eye in danger (well maybe once but that was slim). Plus the other thing that really bothered me was the fact that Sophie was the one that "changed" Archer, I mean his entire life was dedicated to serving the eye, one girl (who he only knew for again, a couple of months)makes him betray them? I digress though since we really don't know what life was like serving the Eye.
I could rant much longer on the whole Sophie and Archer thing, but I want to move on. I was happy to find out about Anna and Chaston, I wasn't too surprised by them being dead, since Sophie never heard from them herself. I was also happy that Jenna found someone, although I wish Sophie talked with her a little more but we'll probably see more her next book. I was upset that Daisy and Nick were basically killed off, but whatever we didn't really know that much about it. And Sophie's dad! I really liked him, he was probably my favorite character of this book! Although I totally can see that his and Sophie's mom is just like Archer and Sophie's relationship, only reversed with their respective genders.
This is still a good series, it's a very fast read, and there are a lot of twists that keep you interested.
magic_xiv's review against another edition
4.0
4.3/5
There were some sloppy mistakes that I noticed, but not as much as in other books of this type. For example, when she escapes through a hidden door, it's never mentioned that she closes it.
I absolutely hate the covers of the books though. They completely give off the wrong vibe. Why the preppy clothing? And I don't remember reading about a black cat anywhere? Nor the white dress or all black clothing for that matter.
Apart from that, a very quick and easy read with a lot of sarcasm.
There were some sloppy mistakes that I noticed, but not as much as in other books of this type. For example, when she escapes through a hidden door, it's never mentioned that she closes it.
I absolutely hate the covers of the books though. They completely give off the wrong vibe. Why the preppy clothing? And I don't remember reading about a black cat anywhere? Nor the white dress or all black clothing for that matter.
Apart from that, a very quick and easy read with a lot of sarcasm.